Army nabs fake ‘Major-General’ in Kaduna
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Efforts were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation and determine whether other persons were involved.
By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Nigerian Army has apprehended a civilian suspected of impersonating a retired Major-General in Kaduna State.
The suspect was arrested by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, according to a special operational report made available on Thursday in Abuja.
According to the report, troops of the 312 Artillery Regiment deployed at Strike Force Base, Sabo, arrested the suspect at about 9:14 a.m. on Thursday.
The report said the suspect allegedly impersonated retired Maj.-Gen. MT Ibrahim.
It added that the suspect “is currently in military custody undergoing preliminary investigation.
“Arrangements are underway to transfer the suspect to the appropriate security authorities for further investigation and necessary action.”
It added that efforts were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation and determine whether other persons were involved.
(NAN)
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